Etiquette at the
Intersection of Old & New

Etiquette at the
Intersection of Old & New

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Skills for Life:
Character, Confidence, Connection

Main Street Manners offers modern etiquette and communication coaching for students, young professionals, families, schools, and organizations with a focus is on building confidence, presence, and social grace in every setting.

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What We Offer

Modern etiquette and communication coaching that helps students and young adults present themselves with confidence, respect, and grace. Focus areas include:

Communication & Social Skills

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Self-Presentation & Presence

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Modern, Mindful Manners

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Interview & Event Preparation

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Programs are interactive, age-appropriate, and tailored for schools, families, and organizations.

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Why Etiquette Matters

Good manners go beyond table settings. They shape how people move through the world. At Main Street Manners, students build the soft skills that support every aspect of life, including:

  • Confidence in how they speak, listen, and carry themselves.

  • Poise under pressure in interviews, classrooms, and social settings.

  • Empathy & awareness in how they treat others, and themselves.

These are more than etiquette lessons. These are life skills that foster connection, leadership and respect at school, at work, at home, on Main Street, and beyond.

About Main Street Manners

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It’s the little things that count, a simple thank you, a firm handshake, looking a person in the eyes when speaking with them; basic civility in this increasingly busy and complicated world.

Main Street Manners goes beyond use of knife and fork as it shows that all interactions are meaningful - in school, at work, at home, on Main Street and beyond.

Main Street Manners was created by Rebecca Bahr. Rebecca is an etiquette educator and communication coach with years of experience working with students, schools, and private clubs. Her work blends tradition with real-world relevance to help young people thrive.

A handwritten thank you note addressed to Mrs. Bahr, dated 11/28, expressing gratitude for teaching good manners, mentioning a favorite part about covering the mouth when coughing or yawning, and wishing a happy holiday, signed by Mackenzie.

It’s never too early to learn good manners.

Notes from Participants and Their Families

  • "Rebecca has a gift for making the world of etiquette feel whimsical and fun. From the very first meeting, her warmth, charm, and passion for teaching good manners made a lasting impression on our three girls. What could have been an unexciting subject (to children), turned into something magical under her guidance. Her creative, approachable techniques not only kept our girls engaged, but also truly inspired them to embrace kindness, respect, and thoughtfulness in their everyday lives. We have already seen them putting her lessons into action, from the dinner table to social settings—and always with a smile. Rebecca did not just teach them etiquette—she instilled a genuine love for all things proper. We simply cannot wait for the next opportunity to see Rebecca again."

    - Samantha C.

  • "Rebecca Bahr is a truly exceptional teacher. All three of my children had the privilege of learning from her at The Three Harbors Dancing School, and years later, we still talk about her lessons and the impact they had. She managed to make something as potentially dry as etiquette not only accessible but genuinely fun. Her thoughtful, engaging approach left a lasting impression, and the skills my children learned — from social grace to confidence in unfamiliar settings — will serve them well as they grow into mature, respectful adults."

    - Sarah P.

  • “Through Rebecca’s service to our Youth of the Year Program three of our members became finalists. She helped make a huge impact on the lives of our young people.”  

    —  F. Trunzo Chunga, Executive Director,
    Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club

  • “We engaged Main Street Manners to work with our two active sons and we were impressed with the results. They wanted to know when she is coming back!” 

    — Sarah A, Laurel Hollow, NY

  • "I really liked working with Mrs. Bahr. She incorporated fun stuff and made the class interesting instead of a strict. It helped me remember how to behave at the dinner table.”

    — Sam, age 14, Syosset, NY

A Thoughtful Next Step

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From classrooms to boardrooms, interviews to dinner tables, how we carry ourselves matters.

Main Street Manners offers modern etiquette coaching that meets people where they are, developmentally and socially. Programs are clear, engaging, and tailored to the needs of each group, whether you're working with students, staff, or members of your community.

A myriad of topics can be addressed as the program can be structured to meet particular needs for schools, businesses, organizations and other groups. Please reach out and we would be happy to discuss what program would suit your needs best.

“Manners are the happy way of doing things”

— Ralph Waldo Emmerson